So, notable knuckleballer and consummate nutjob R.A. Dickey wants to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro in the off season. Kilimanjaro, the tallest mountain in Africa and for all intents and purposes the 4th tallest mountain in the world, was first introduced to Dickey via an Ernest Hemingway short story and has captivated him ever since. Usually I wouldn't mind an eccentric personality pursuing an eccentric hobby when there's no baseball to be played, but if I were a member of the Mets' so-called "prevention and recovery" squad this would raise all kinds of red flags. The last thing this team needs is their only feel-good story from the past 3 years breaking all of the nails on his throwing hand or being eaten by a leopard during the trek.
On the other hand though, if there's anyone on the roster that would be best suited to fight off a wild animal with his bare cuticles, it would be R.A. Dickey. Who knows? Maybe the introspective experience of ascending the peak will provide the kind of inspiration needed to re-invent himself yet again. At least it will be another angle they can work into the Disney movie.
Meanwhile, D.J. Carrasco has performed adequately for today. The spot starter went 3 2/3 innings while avoiding the dreaded "big inning", allowing 3 solo home runs. If this Met offense is worth its salt, they ought to be able to put up some runs against the remaining innings from Derek "I think we'll go with Oliver Perez instead" Lowe and the Atlanta bullpen. The Mets didn't have an early lead in this game, so statistically they have a better chance of not losing. At least I think that's how statistics work. Recap of both games coming later tonight.
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